Senior Specialist Electrical - Power Generation| FIFO 4/4 | PNG

K92 Mining Inc.; Queensland; Remote; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive plans

Friendly work roster

Job summary

A mining and energy company in Queensland is seeking a Senior Specialist Electrical to lead projects related to power generation and distribution. You will ensure safety compliance, oversee engineering processes, and support asset management initiatives. Ideal candidates should have solid experience in electrical inspections and troubleshooting. The role offers competitive salary packages, participation in incentive plans, and a positive work environment, highlighting the company's core values of collaboration and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical power generation and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure statutory electrical inspections are carried out safely.
• Oversee engineering studies and prepare technical drawings.
• Conduct mandatory inspections and audits for compliance.

Skills

Electrical inspections

Engineering studies and estimates

Diagnosis of electrical defects

Regulatory compliance oversight

Job description

Senior Specialist Electrical - Power Generation | FIFO 4/4 | PNG

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K92 Mining Limited are the owners of the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives, which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate.

Position Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to support the site wide Electrical Infrastructure Network, which includes Permanent Power Station, Temporary Power Station, Kumian Camp Substations, 800L Portal Power Distribution Systems and associated controls.

Your role as a Senior Specialist/Senior Electrical Engineer shall provide engineering leadership to the Generation & Distribution Network. Your support will assist the business in achieving project objectives and deliver on its Asset Management Policy. Additionally, you'll support the Asset Management team to deliver the best outcome for the range of developing and existing energy generation assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all statutory electrical inspections and works are carried out on the plant site surface electrical equipment safely.
• Oversee, carry out engineering studies, estimates, prepare technical drawings, P&IDs, E&I Schematics/SLDs, and specifications of electrical and control systems, procurement, and ensure installation conform to standards, project requirements, and safe operational requirements.
• Oversee, review and audit regulatory compliance.
• Assist with diagnosing electrical defects or hazards on systems, plant, and equipment, and identify adjustments, repair timely, and drive team to take key learnings.
• Oversee reliability and maintenance of alarms, safety devices, and emergency electrical systems onsite.
• Conduct mandatory 274 inspections.
• Develop procedures and technical documentation regarding safe, reliable, and efficient operations and maintenance of power generation equipment.
• Ensure health and safety, and environmental performance meets or exceeds company and regulatory requirements.

Why Join Us?

Our core values — Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety — are central to our operations and fundamental to our success. K92 upholds a commitment to equal opportunity, striving to ensure that every individual can reach their highest potential without experiencing discrimination.

We believe in sharing our success with our employees. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer participation in long- and short-term incentive plans and a friendly work roster. If you share our values and are looking for your next career step, come join us on this exciting journey.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Mining and Electric Power Generation